The ship’s delivery date was originally July 29, 2025, but has since been moved to September 26, 2025
Leading cruise operator Princess Cruises says it has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and postponed the delivery of the second Sphere Class ship, the Star Princess, following a review of remaining construction milestones.
In a press statement, Princess Cruises says that as a result of the delayed delivery schedule, the ship’s nine first sailings have been cancelled.
The cruise operator adds that the impacted guests will be given the option to rebook on any other itinerary onboard the same ship or another ship or cancel and receive a full refund. It adds that those travel advisors who have booked guests on the ship who have already paid in full will still receive their commissions for the booked cruises.
The ship’s delivery date was originally July 29, 2025, but has since been moved to September 26, 2025.
John Padgett
The new inaugural sailings of the Star Princess will be roundtrip voyages from Barcelona. One such is the 11-day Mediterranean voyage on October 4, 2025, and a 7-day itinerary on October 15. Additionally, on October 22, the ship will offer one 14-day transatlantic crossing before it begins its Caribbean season in Fort Lauderdale. These bookings open on April 30.
‘‘Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests,’’ says John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.
The Star Princess is the second in the new Sphere Class ships. Its sister ship, the Sun Princess, debuted this February and offers new experiences like ‘The Dome’, a first-of-its-kind geodesic feature, and ‘The Sphere’, a suspended glass piazza at the centre of the ship.
